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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A330, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was brought out 17 months later than the A330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Sony A330

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A330 
IntroducedSeptember 2010May 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 A330 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A330

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 A330 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the A330.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A330 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and A330.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
Sony A330 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (140 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Travel photography with Sony A330
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lighter than others (140g)
built-in flash
terrible battery (320 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery (320 per charge)
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Vlogging with Sony A330
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has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (140g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Sony A330
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-09-21 2009-05-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 529g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 230 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $566 $545